When do not wish to carry my RB67 in the field, I carry a Fuji GSW690 III rangefinder with fixed 65mm f/5.6 lens and/or a Fuji GW670 III rangefinder with fixed 90mm f/3.5 lens. Sometimes, I also carry a compact digital camera or a Leica M6 to use as a light meter for my Fuji rangefinders.
The 4 shots is on the now obsolete 120 "half roll" that was typically only marketed in Japan. I had to laugh when you said light weight. I have the earlier, metal cased GSW690 and GW690II and each weighs 3 pounds, the same as my F5. Great cameras.
I see! I can also see why it is now obsolete, 4 shots is just not enough for me at least. I guess I was thinking relative to an RB 67. I'm not sure how much my Eos R set up weighs, but it feels about the same as the GW. I carried both around for a few hours the other day to make a new video and I was definitely feeling it at the end of the day lol.
The flower in vase shot was excellent. It works that you metered for the highlights. The right angled bush was superb too. The camera helps the feel of those images. I have this camera. If you use T mode, don't, as the manual suggests, wind on to end the exposure. You get a weird repeat of some highlights through the film. At least, that's what I got. End exposure by changing the shutter speed instead. Some throw a hat on the lens first but if you're careful you won't shake the camera. You have to make a mistake by bumping the tripod or something to not get a pin sharp neg this way.
Thanks for the comment and extra thanks for the tip! I have yet to shoot this thing at night but I am excited to give it a try! I was planing on the hat(I use my lens cap) method as that is how I shoot my RB67 but I'll give this method a try!
Ha! I was just in a small Arizona town a few weeks ago with my Canonet I’d just bought and I snapped off like 10 shots of Portra400 before realizing I had the lens cap on🤣! Great video, that camera fascinates me and seems relatively affordable!
I think we all do it at least once! It is a relatively affordable camera, but with how expensive film is these days a weekend of shooting can be a lot of cash.
I just bought a Yashica Electro 35, love the rangefinder look and feel... I'm really looking forward to picking one of these up and shoot a similar styled camera but in MF!
Nice! yeah there is something about rangefinders. I really love how they work and I often find that nailing focus is just easier (at least on the cameras that I own). The negs from the GW are amazing to look at, it's such a beast!
Nice review. I have a suggestion for that camera - sell it and buy a Pentax 67ii. At some point. Hope you enjoy the 6x9 and look forward to a night photo walk (with your beloved lomo 800, of course).
@@PhilKnall I meant that for Clock Country, sorry. But yeah, another reason to sell digital gear. That's how I've managed it. Haven't been able to put it down. Amazing camera and lenses.
Been thinking of picking either the gw690iii or gw680iii. One year later from posting this video, do you still own this camera? If so, what’s your current verdict on it?
Thanks for asking, I sold it to a friend! It is so expensive to run these days with the film prices. That said I've been casually peeking around for a 670 🌝🌝🌝
I actually like the GW690II better aesthetically, but this particular camera was found at a good deal so I jumped on it. The thing I have noticed about this camera and talking to people who have used it is that they all had it at one time but eventually parted ways. I think it provides an interesting idea of what a camera could be but it really doesn't seem that practical. All of that aside I'm still pretty excited to get out and send some rolls through it!
7:05 heyhey feel your pain.. Happen to me too, but I guess I can say I was "lucky", 35mm, 1 of 37 shots. Just really sad to miss this true moment of street-photography ^^'
The shots look amazing. The price on these cameras have doubled and maybe even tripled over the past couple of years. I just think 800-900 dollars for one of these is a lot 💰. If I’m paying 800-900 for a camera it would be toward something like a Mamiya RB67 or RZ67 or even a Hassy 500C.
I’ve owned them all. The quality from the GS and GSW blows the others out of the water. They have been undervalued for years. With modern film the results are outstanding. A photographers camera. Not for snapshots but for huge museum quality prints.
What's funny is that I've been picking up this camera like every time I go out. So I guess it's great. The lens only opens up to f3.5 which is okay. www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-crop-factor
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Great Video, one of the best on GW690 :)
Thanks a lot!
When do not wish to carry my RB67 in the field, I carry a Fuji GSW690 III rangefinder with fixed 65mm f/5.6 lens and/or a Fuji GW670 III rangefinder with fixed 90mm f/3.5 lens.
Sometimes, I also carry a compact digital camera or a Leica M6 to use as a light meter for my Fuji rangefinders.
Sounds like some great solutions!
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The 4 shots is on the now obsolete 120 "half roll" that was typically only marketed in Japan. I had to laugh when you said light weight. I have the earlier, metal cased GSW690 and GW690II and each weighs 3 pounds, the same as my F5. Great cameras.
I see! I can also see why it is now obsolete, 4 shots is just not enough for me at least. I guess I was thinking relative to an RB 67. I'm not sure how much my Eos R set up weighs, but it feels about the same as the GW. I carried both around for a few hours the other day to make a new video and I was definitely feeling it at the end of the day lol.
The flower in vase shot was excellent. It works that you metered for the highlights. The right angled bush was superb too. The camera helps the feel of those images. I have this camera. If you use T mode, don't, as the manual suggests, wind on to end the exposure. You get a weird repeat of some highlights through the film. At least, that's what I got. End exposure by changing the shutter speed instead. Some throw a hat on the lens first but if you're careful you won't shake the camera. You have to make a mistake by bumping the tripod or something to not get a pin sharp neg this way.
Thanks for the comment and extra thanks for the tip! I have yet to shoot this thing at night but I am excited to give it a try! I was planing on the hat(I use my lens cap) method as that is how I shoot my RB67 but I'll give this method a try!
Yes the vase shot is brilliant! What was your lighting set up and what type of film were you using for that shot?
Great to use it for Infrared photography, you can compose the take and have the filter on the lens
Never shot infrared, sounds interesting though!
Ha! I was just in a small Arizona town a few weeks ago with my Canonet I’d just bought and I snapped off like 10 shots of Portra400 before realizing I had the lens cap on🤣! Great video, that camera fascinates me and seems relatively affordable!
I think we all do it at least once! It is a relatively affordable camera, but with how expensive film is these days a weekend of shooting can be a lot of cash.
I just bought a Yashica Electro 35, love the rangefinder look and feel... I'm really looking forward to picking one of these up and shoot a similar styled camera but in MF!
Nice! yeah there is something about rangefinders. I really love how they work and I often find that nailing focus is just easier (at least on the cameras that I own). The negs from the GW are amazing to look at, it's such a beast!
That’s the camera Andrew Garfield had in the Amazing Spider-Man movies
Its actually 10g heavier than its predecessor. The Frame is still all metal
I see, thanks for the reality check!
I’m stuck between the ii and iii model. I hear the rf may be easier to use on the ii
Great video, thanks! Also, where you get your jumper?
Thanks! I think it's from Uniqlo.
Yup, have definitely shot a blank on that one... Crazy that the hood is actually that loose, I thought it was just my copy!
Nice review. I have a suggestion for that camera - sell it and buy a Pentax 67ii. At some point. Hope you enjoy the 6x9 and look forward to a night photo walk (with your beloved lomo 800, of course).
@@richardg6109 you'd have to sell about 6 of these to buy a 67ii 😅
@@PhilKnall I meant that for Clock Country, sorry. But yeah, another reason to sell digital gear. That's how I've managed it. Haven't been able to put it down. Amazing camera and lenses.
Yeah I was really surprised with the hood, It's crazy that they let that out of the factory on a 'professional' level camera!
Been thinking of picking either the gw690iii or gw680iii. One year later from posting this video, do you still own this camera? If so, what’s your current verdict on it?
Thanks for asking, I sold it to a friend! It is so expensive to run these days with the film prices. That said I've been casually peeking around for a 670 🌝🌝🌝
Di you see the rear optic of 90mm f/3,5? I want to know the diameter or rear optic.
I just got one today! Without film, you can not shoot the camera, is that correct?
Nice! I think you can shoot it with the back open... but I may be thinking of a different camera.
Took mine out today and forgot to lock the shutter. First frame I took was the inside of my camera bag.....oh, well, 7 left to go lol
ooof!
I almost picked up one of these in the past before I bought my Bronica. The photos look good, but I'm not in love with the form factor & fixed lens.
I actually like the GW690II better aesthetically, but this particular camera was found at a good deal so I jumped on it. The thing I have noticed about this camera and talking to people who have used it is that they all had it at one time but eventually parted ways. I think it provides an interesting idea of what a camera could be but it really doesn't seem that practical. All of that aside I'm still pretty excited to get out and send some rolls through it!
@@CLOCKCOUNTRY Practicality goes a long way. Not to say that the Bronica is greatly more practical but it does mimic a legend in the Hasselblad.
Unfortunately you can't do double exposures with it, using the Bulb mode, T as it called is fun :)
Yeah, I'm looking forward to doing some night photos as it warms up here. Probably even make a little video about it too!
@@CLOCKCOUNTRY Do the video, I will watch it :) some of my night shots with the 680GSW III instagram.com/everythingbeentaken
7:05 heyhey feel your pain.. Happen to me too, but I guess I can say I was "lucky", 35mm, 1 of 37 shots. Just really sad to miss this true moment of street-photography ^^'
It's always a hard reminder! These are the trials and tribulations of the rangefinder brother and sister-hood.
Awesome review..What do you use to scan in your negatives mate?
Thanks! I use an Epson v600 and Silverfast.
The shots look amazing. The price on these cameras have doubled and maybe even tripled over the past couple of years. I just think 800-900 dollars for one of these is a lot 💰. If I’m paying 800-900 for a camera it would be toward something like a Mamiya RB67 or RZ67 or even a Hassy 500C.
Totally. I was very lucky and picked this one up for just over $500. Now I'm seeing them sell as high as 1200 here.
I’ve owned them all. The quality from the GS and GSW blows the others out of the water. They have been undervalued for years. With modern film the results are outstanding. A photographers camera. Not for snapshots but for huge museum quality prints.
You’re complaining about the number of shots? And the lens isn’t that bright? 35mm equivalent of this lens is 40mm f1.5.
What's funny is that I've been picking up this camera like every time I go out. So I guess it's great. The lens only opens up to f3.5 which is okay.
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